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Private tours in Romania
Transylvanian Flavors Tour.
Period: 2 days.
Distance: 624km.
Tariffs
Day 1.
Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov – Sighisoara
In the morning, 7:30AM, you’ll meet your guide in the hotel’s lobby.
You’ll be going straight toward Sinaia, also known as the “Carpathian Pearl”, where you’ll visit Peles Castle, the most beautiful castle in Romania, residence of the former royal family. Sinaia Monastery was the first building of this town, and is located not far away from the castle.
Driving on the beautifulPrahovaValley, you will have an astonishing view overBucegiMountain, especially over the craggy Caraiman Massive with its Heroes’ Cross built in the memory of the soldiers who died in the First World War.
The first stop in Transylvania is Bran Castle, the most famous castle of Romania. Located in the Barsa region, the Bran Castle is famous for the Dracula legend. Built about 700 years ago, the castle of Bran is by far the most famous landmark of Romania.
Further on, you’ll cross into the famous and mysterious Transylvania to visit Brasov, a city founded by the Saxons, who colonized Transylvania in the 12-13th centuries. Here you’ll visit the old center, where you’ll admire the beautiful buildings such as the astonishing The Black Church which was built in Gothic and Renaissance style. You’ll enjoy a walking tour of the old medieval citadel and you’ll admire its walls protected by towers, the old square and the narrowest street in Romania, Rope Street.
From Brasov you’ll be transferred to Sighisoara where you’ll spend your night.
Accommodation in Sighisoara.
Day 2.
Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov – Bucharest
In the morning you’ll visit Sighisoara, the only inhabited medieval citadel in the world. With its narrow alleys, medieval houses, towers, ramparts and legends about Dracula, Sighisoara is a world-wide attraction for tourists. You’ll visit the symbol of Sighisoara, the Clock Tower, Casa Vlad Dracul (the house where Vlad the Impaler was born), School’s Staircase, Church on the Hill and the watching towers. Sighisoara is also the best place to find out more about the legend and history of Vlad the Impaler.
On the way back to Brasov you’ll visit the beautiful Viscri fortified church. Located 35km southeast of Sighisoara, the village of Viscri is known for the well-preserved peasant fortress which surrounds one of the few Romanesque churches in Romania. The Teutonic Knights built the citadel in the 12th century on the site of an existing church. The village was
mentioned in documents for the first time in 1400, under the name “Alba ecclesia”. This UNESCO heritage site since 1990, the fortress has huge walls with watching towers, the main tower being 10m high. The villagers used the fortified church as a hiding place when the Tartars attacked them.
From Viscri you’ll continue your road back to Bucharest where the tour ends.
| 1 person |
group of 2-3 persons |
group of 4-6 persons |
| 329 Euros/person |
195 Euros/person |
171 Euros/person |
Single Supplement: 20 Euro
The tariffs include:
- car with A/C
- English speaking guide/driver
- Fuel for the entire trip
- Transfers from/to hotels
- Accommodation for one night in a 3* hotel
- Accommodation for guide
- Breakfast each day
- Parking tickets
- Info folder & VAT, hotel taxes
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